While the field of public health may have only become widely familiar with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, soon-to-be University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire nursing graduate Nicole Wolfe has been interested in a career in public health since 2019. “In 2019, I took a University Honors course called

From March 2020 through June 2022, the Department of Administration (DOA) was provided $5.7 billion in supplemental federal funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; the Consolidated Appropriations Act; and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The State has the discretion to spend $4.5 billion of the $5.7 billion, but federal

December 14, 2022 – SUN PRAIRIE, WI, has been selected by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as one of 12 communities nationwide to adopt the innovative solar permitting platform SolarAPP+. Through the program, Sun Prairie is eligible to receive $15,000 if SolarAPP+ is adopted successfully. “We’re excited to see NREL’s announcement and the

SHARON, WI – A proposal submitted by Small Towne Preservations, Inc. in Sharon to put on a “Small Towne Holiday Feast” for folks who are in need or alone during the holidays has been selected to receive this month’s AARP Wisconsin “Small Dollar, Big Impact” grant. Small Towne Preservations is

Madison, WI – The Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association (WPHCA) celebrates the efforts of Rock River Community Clinic and Muslim Community and Health Center for earning the federal designation as “Look-Alike” Community Health Centers. Through granting Look-Alike designations, the federal Health Resources and Services Administration recognizes that applicants meet all requirements of Federally Qualified Health Centers, such as providing services regardless

De Pere, Wis.: Current Young Professionals of the Greater Green Bay Chamber announced its Current Young Professionals Future 15 award winners for 2023, and St. Norbert College was well represented. Those honored include:    Cam Fuller, director of athletics    Jasmine Gordon, community engagement specialist/ Mulva Library    Jessica Adams Nelson, Campus

Madison, WI – Wisconsin counties hold $106 million of medical debt judgments for the birth of a baby over unmarried parents that were enrolled in Medicaid. This finding is shared by ABC for Health, Inc. in a new report titled “Merchants of Debt: Wisconsin Counties & The Birth Tax.” “The

Jackson, Washington County, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Wilhelm Tischer Blacksmith Shop in Jackson, Washington County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to property owners Joe and Jerry Borchardt. The Wilhlem Tischer Blacksmith Shop

West Bend, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the West Bend Downtown Historic District in West Bend, Washington County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Jess Wildes, Communications and Economic Development Director, and Jay Shambeau,

Wauwatosa, WI. – The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Wauwatosa Cemetery Chapel in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, on the State Register of Historic Places. State Historic Preservation Officer Daina Penkiunas presents a certificate to Maricolette Walsh, vice president of the Wauwatosa Cemetery Association. The Wauwatosa Cemetery Chapel is significant as

MADISON, Wis. – Michael Love has been passionate and competitive about exercise since he was a teenager, but in 2021, at age 65, he was as dedicated to the gym as ever when he met one of his biggest challenges yet.             One evening, in

A new national ranking finds that Eau Claire is among the top 25 best cities in the country for college students to thrive on a limited budget. To make its “best cities” list, BrokeScholar.com analyzed more than 1,000 cities throughout the U.S., considering things like high populations of single people in their

Milwaukee, Wis. – With 2022 quickly winding down, Better Business Bureau has compiled our naughty list of the top 12 scams of Christmas. When shopping or donating this holiday season, watch out for schemes trying to swipe your cash or steal your personal information. You can avoid most of the scams on this list by

MILWAUKEE – December 14, 2022 – Candidate for the citywide MPS School Board seat, Missy Zombor, announced today that she has received the endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 998, the labor union which represents over 1,100 transit workers who make safe, efficient, and affordable public transportation possible. 

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin–In response to the sharp rise in antisemitism in the U.S., the Milwaukee Jewish Federation has joined forces with the national Shine a Light initiative to raise awareness about modern antisemitism. The Federation will shine a light on antisemitism during Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, with Hanukkah on the Hoan. Each night

Madison, WI… The Disability Service Provider Network, (DSPN) announces The Wisconsin Provider Workforce Network, a new initiative funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A critical component of ARPA is funding to states to strengthen Home and Community Based Services (HCBS). The Wisconsin Provider Workforce Network is available to any

MADISON – Today, the nonpartisan Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) released a limited-scope review about how the Department of Administration (DOA) used supplemental federal funds provided in response to the public health emergency (report 22-23). These funds were provided through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; the Consolidated Appropriations Act; and

Madison, Wis. –Sen. Rob Stafsholt (R – New Richmond) released the following statement after the Study Committee on Occupational Licenses’ final hearing was held today: “It has been an honor serving as Chair of the Study Committee on Occupational Licenses. The members of the committee have been working diligently in a bipartisan manner